BANGOR TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

                                                                                 WORK SESSION

                                                                              FEBRUARY 18, 2004

 

The Bangor Township Board of Education held a work session on Wednesday, February 18, 2004, at Christa McAuliffe Middle School.  President Kowalski called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

 

Members Present:      Richard Kowalski, George Thomas, Terrence O’Hare, Barbara Skowronski, and Scott Sturm

 

Members Absent:        Dawn Klida (family business), John Loop (personal business)

expressions/communications from the public

 

None.

reports

 

Board Committees/Board Members:

Mr. O’Hare reported that the Athletic Committee had held a meeting just prior to the work session.  Recommendations for coaching assignments will be placed on the regular agenda later this evening. 

 

Mr. O’Hare also reported that the Cheerleaders had taken first place in Class B Side-Line Competition and the Pompons had taken first place in the state.

 

Mrs. Skowronski asked who had taken over coaching Pompons since Mrs. White was on leave.  Mr. O’Hare informed her that Carrie Bohlinger was substituting.

 

Interim Superintendent: Mr. Andress reported that the MEAP testing had been completed.  He also noted that the Forensics Team would be going to state competition at Avondale this weekend.

 

Interim Assistant Superintendent/Director of Special Education/Federal Programs: Mr. Heinrich reported that grant monies were coming in for programs.  He would also like to discuss scheduling a Transportation Committee meeting with Mr. Sturm.

 

Director of Buildings and Grounds: Mr. Balash reported that the pool was still doing fine, but roof leaks were starting in buildings.  Mr. Balash also said that he has held pre-bid meetings for abatement and general work that will be done. 

 

Rob Kennedy, Construction Manager, distributed copies of his monthly update on bond project activities.  He reviewed the outline of the report that will be updated each month and presented to the Board.

consent agenda

 

A motion was made by George Thomas, supported by Barbara Skowronski, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:

a.         Approval of Minutes - February 4, 2004 (special meeting)

b.         Personnel: Approval of Retirements: Kathy Kaznowski, Jeanette Cunningham, Hiltrud Hitz - Food Service; Approval of Resignation: Barbara Dowdy - Bangor North Preschool Aide; Approval of Maternity Leave of Absence: Amy Pobanz - John Glenn Art Teacher.

Motion carried unanimously.

regular agenda

 

Discussion of High School Science Lab Facilitator Position: Mr. Andress reported that he had talked to Mr. Shearer about this position and the pay.  Mr. Andress recommended that Mr. Shearer be hired at $20 per hour, not to exceed forty hours and $800.  This money would come from the general fund and not the bond proceeds.

 

A motion was made by Terrence O’Hare, supported by Barbara Skowronski, to approve this recommendation.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Recommendation to Seek Bids for Auditing Services: Mr.  Andress explained that the contract for auditing services had expired and recommended that the district seek bids to cover the next three years. 

 

A motion was made by George Thomas, supported by Terrence O’Hare, to approve this recommendation.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

“Freedom To Learn” Presentation - Cliff DuPuy, ISD: Mr. DuPuy briefly outlined the proposed “Freedom To Learn” grant program that would put lap top computers in the hands of sixth graders.  He reviewed what the cost to the district would be plus the in-kind match. 

 

Mr. Kowalski felt that the Board was in consensus with this program, but asked that Mr. Andress discuss this with the teachers and bring any further information back to the Board next Monday.  Mr. O’Hare also enquired about additional electrical power access being added to the middle school bond project if the Board approved the program.  Mr. Balash said he would look into this.

 

Personnel: Approval of Coaches: As reviewed earlier under Committee Reports, Mr. O’Hare made a motion, supported by Barbara Skowronski, to approve Zane Rybkowski for Varsity Girls’ Basketball.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

A motion was also made by George Thomas, supported by Terrence O’Hare, to approve Justin Jamrog for Assistant Softball Coach.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Booster Club Update: Mr. Beauchamp updated Board members on recent activities that included the Pancake Breakfast and the ticket booth project.  He also asked permission to look into repainting the Gator in the “Bobcat” blue.  Mr. Kowalski asked that he work with Mr. Balash on this, but he did not see a problem.